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fruit

Definition for fruit

noun as in edible part of vegetative growth developed after flowering

Strongest matches

berry, crop, grain, nut, produce, product

Strong matches

drupe, harvest, pome, yield

noun as in result of labor

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Eating several kiwi fruit a day can help relieve constipation and is a better starting point than worrying about a high-fibre diet, according to new guidance on the condition.

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“Cheese Magic” uses cheese and fruit, one of the most universal culinary pairings, to teach, well, pairings.

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Years of flooding and trade agreements like Nafta made it harder to make money from raising fruits and vegetables, giving the region’s farmers more reasons to convert fields and orchards to vineyards.

But by the early 20th century, orchardists were largely transitioning to a handful of more commercially viable fruit.

The best approach isn’t to go on a diet, which usually fails, but to eat more of the healthy foods you like: unsalted or lightly salted nuts, vegetables, fruits and fish.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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